How to Debadge - Page 3

amg destroyer · 09-23-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine 250R

Has anyone tried taking the badges off an older car? ie: Taking the badges off an 04 after its been in the sun for 3 years? I'd imagine that the paint underneath wouldn't be the same shade as the paint that was exposed and you'd see where the badge was.

I remember reading that happened to someone and it just blended together over time + some polish. Any truth to this??

Cadgod-06sti · 10-01-2007, 07:21 PM

Fishing line works better then floss.

EviljokerSTI · 12-31-2007, 04:03 AM

My next mod, great right up!

Walt · 01-02-2008, 01:42 PM

Get a can of 3M Adhesive Remover. Harmless to paint,works on tar,bubble gum, etc. Removes wax, so rewax when done. In California,which is increasingly run by lunatics,3M is now banned;I buy it by mail.

coop1103 · 06-16-2008, 11:33 AM

How do you remove the Rear Subaru Badge....do you simply just pry it off carefully without scratching the paint? I want to replace the factory with an I badge or carbon fiber star badge.

Cadgod-06sti · 06-16-2008, 04:32 PM

I am pretty sure it is bolted on.

wrb07sti · 06-16-2008, 04:50 PM

correct. this was done to prevent 06-7 owners from removing them like most 04-5 owners did.

CaseyBrewer · 06-18-2008, 11:20 PM

I'm an ASE certified body tech, working on the ICAR certs, and have a fair amount of body shop experience, so take it FWIW. I use a metal scraper to break through the adhesive and get the emblem off, careful not to scratch the paint. There's a couple mm of clearance, so it's really not that hard. The floss or fishing line is an awesome idea for someone less confident. After that though, rather than goo gone or even 3M adhesive remover, do yourself a favor and get an eraser wheel. Any auto body supply store will have them. Put it in a drill and spin it slowly to remove everything left behind. It won't scratch the paint, it removes everything quickly and without a wait time. Additionally, you can put it directly on stickers and rub them off just like that, it just peels them right off. It's an awesome tool to have.

10-01-2007, 07:21 PM	#32
Cadgod-06sti Amateur STI Driver Car: Wingless 06 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 41 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to Debadge Fishing line works better then floss.

12-31-2007, 04:03 AM	#33
EviljokerSTI Junior STI Driver Car: O4 Wrx STI Fav Mod: 2 12" Type R subs Location: New York Posts: 108 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How to Debadge My next mod, great right up!

01-02-2008, 01:42 PM	#34
Walt Junior STI Driver Car: black 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Palo Alto,CA Posts: 99 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to Debadge Get a can of 3M Adhesive Remover. Harmless to paint,works on tar,bubble gum, etc. Removes wax, so rewax when done. In California,which is increasingly run by lunatics,3M is now banned;I buy it by mail.

06-16-2008, 11:33 AM	#35
coop1103 Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 STI Limited Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 455 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: How to Debadge How do you remove the Rear Subaru Badge....do you simply just pry it off carefully without scratching the paint? I want to replace the factory with an I badge or carbon fiber star badge.

06-16-2008, 04:32 PM	#36
Cadgod-06sti Amateur STI Driver Car: Wingless 06 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 41 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to Debadge I am pretty sure it is bolted on.

06-16-2008, 04:50 PM	#37
wrb07sti Banned Car: Grey 06 STi Fav Mod: APS BOV Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 167 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to Debadge correct. this was done to prevent 06-7 owners from removing them like most 04-5 owners did.

06-18-2008, 11:20 PM	#38
CaseyBrewer Lurker Car: 00 TDI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 1 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to Debadge I'm an ASE certified body tech, working on the ICAR certs, and have a fair amount of body shop experience, so take it FWIW. I use a metal scraper to break through the adhesive and get the emblem off, careful not to scratch the paint. There's a couple mm of clearance, so it's really not that hard. The floss or fishing line is an awesome idea for someone less confident. After that though, rather than goo gone or even 3M adhesive remover, do yourself a favor and get an eraser wheel. Any auto body supply store will have them. Put it in a drill and spin it slowly to remove everything left behind. It won't scratch the paint, it removes everything quickly and without a wait time. Additionally, you can put it directly on stickers and rub them off just like that, it just peels them right off. It's an awesome tool to have. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.